full time photog gig in Spain

This is a full-time gig but I couldn't resist passing it along. ¡Viva España!-mia

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10058459 — Chief Photographer/Photo Editor

This photographer organizes and provides photographic coverage of spot news, enterprise, sports and entertainment, primarily in Spain but also in the region as required. This person works closely with the Regional Photo Editor in London and bureau text and TV staff to ensure planning and coverage of hard and soft news in Spain and Portugal. He or she generates projects that add a dimension beyond the daily report. The incumbent manages as small team of staff photographers and helps develop and maintain a network of freelancers as well. The photographer covers assignments in the Iberian peninsula as required. International travel is a required part of the job.

QUALIFICATIONS:

All candidates must have superior news judgment and the photographic skills to provide high level coverage competitively from this important area in Europe, plus a demonstrated ability to generate strong photos beyond scheduled assignments. Skills include a sharp sense of photo composition, the ability to compose as events unfold and tell a story photographically.

Creativity is critical, as well as the ability to meet deadlines. The photographer must be able to shoot sport to a high level to provide competitive coverage of the many international sports events in Spain. The applicant must be able to edit digital images and transmit using appropriate technology. Proficiency in writing captions that are accurate and informative is essential. Multimedia skills are a plus. This person must be self-motivated and well-organized, with the flexibility to juggle priorities; good planning skills are essential. He or she must have excellent written and oral communication skills. The candidate must be eager and able to work as part of a team and to also work effectively independently.

Advanced-level professional competency in written and spoken English language is required as well as a good working knowledge of Spanish. The successful candidate must be willing and able to work in a 24/7 news environment. The selected candidate must be able to obtain legal authorization to work in Spain if not currently authorized to do so.

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